Multiple wildfires raging in Southern California have forced mass evacuations and caused infrastructure damage. The fires are fueled by some of the strongest Santa Ana winds in recent memory, spreading rapidly through dry and low-humidity conditions.
Southern California is facing a fierce battle against multiple wildfires fueled by some of the strongest Santa Ana winds in recent history. The blazes, including the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, the Eaton Fire near Altadena, and the Hurst Fire in Sylmar, have prompted mass evacuations, infrastructure damage, and a state of emergency . The Palisades Fire, which ignited on Tuesday, has already scorched over 2,900 acres with zero containment.
The Eaton Fire has consumed 400 acres, and the Hurst Fire has charred 100 acres near the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. These fires are spreading rapidly due to the dry, low-humidity conditions and powerful winds, reaching up to 100 mph in higher elevations. Authorities urge residents in affected areas to evacuate immediately for their safety. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency
WILDFIRES SANTA ANA WINDS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EVACUATIONS STATE OF EMERGENCY
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